Article
Development Studies
Anne Warchold, Prajal Pradhan, Jurgen P. Kropp
Summary: The study found that synergies in SDGs typically outweigh trade-offs and linear interactions are more common than non-linear interactions. Interactions among SDGs vary depending on a country's income, region, as well as the demographics of its population.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jorge Moreno, Dirk-Jan Van de Ven, Jon Sampedro, Ajay Gambhir, Jem Woods, Mikel Gonzalez-Eguino
Summary: The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement are two transformative agendas that set the benchmarks for nations to address urgent challenges. The pathways followed by nations involve synergies and trade-offs between and within these agendas. Implementing policies to address critical aspects and understanding implications for other dimensions is crucial.
GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE-HUMAN AND POLICY DIMENSIONS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Kirsten Halsnaes, Shreya Some, Minal Pathak
Summary: Mitigation actions for achieving the goals of the Paris agreement should be aligned with sustainable development. The paper highlights the trade-offs between mitigation and sustainable development goals, including costs and equity considerations in different contexts. Knowledge gaps exist in understanding the trade-offs associated with scaling up mitigation options, benefits distribution among different groups, consideration of local contexts, and cross-sectoral policy synergies and trade-offs.
SUSTAINABILITY SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Development Studies
Huijuan Xiao, Yue Liu, Jingzheng Ren
Summary: The researchers propose a new method to evaluate the interactions between sustainable development goals and encourage UN member states to achieve these goals by maximizing synergies and minimizing trade-offs.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Junwei Zhu, Yingjia Zhai, Shilan Feng, Ya Tan, Wendong Wei
Summary: This paper investigates the trade-offs and synergies among Chinese air pollution-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The findings reveal that most air pollution-related SDGs have synergies, except for SDG12 which has a trade-off relationship. Additionally, rapidly developing areas are more likely to experience a trade-off between economic development and air pollution problems.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Ali Akbar Jafarzadeh, Ali Mahdavi, Seyed Rashid Fallah Shamsi, Rasoul Yousefpour
Summary: This study analyzes the current land-use allocation systems in the Zagros area of western Iran, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive study using multiple advanced methods to optimize the provision of multiple ecosystem services.
Article
Environmental Studies
Zhe Feng, Xueru Jin, Tianqian Chen, Jiansheng Wu
Summary: The study utilized Bayesian belief networks to simulate ecosystem service supply in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, identifying key factors influencing ecosystem services and revealing trade-offs and synergies among different services. The results showed that land use type had the most significant impact on ecosystem service trade-offs. The research provides insights for ecosystem service management decision-making and offers a research method for understanding ecosystem service relationships.
Article
Plant Sciences
Kangning Xiong, Xuehua Deng, Shihao Zhang, Yu Zhang, Lingwei Kong
Summary: This study investigates the trade-offs and synergies of forest ecosystem services in a karst desertification control area. The results show significant differences in water holding capacity, species diversity, soil conservation, and carbon storage among different forest communities. There are both synergistic relationships and competition between these services. To enhance the service capacity of forest ecosystems, the trade-offs between forest community structure and function regulation and service improvement need to be optimized.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jiuming Huang, Fangyu Zheng, Xiaobin Dong, Xue-Chao Wang
Summary: This study analyzed the importance of understanding the complex trade-offs and synergies among different ecosystem services for sustainable development in the Tibet Autonomous Region. It quantified the dynamics of six key ecosystem services, explored their relationships, identified trade-off and synergy bundles, and investigated the drivers of these relationships. The findings provide valuable insights for the classified management of sustainable ecological development at the county level.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Mariana Herrera, Ana Tubio, Pablo Pita, Elsa Vazquez, Celia Olabarria, Carlos M. Duarte, Sebastian Villasante
Summary: Seagrass ecosystems play a significant role in supporting fisheries worldwide and delivering ecosystem services that contribute to human well-being. However, research on the interactions between seagrasses and human activities has been lacking, especially from a global perspective. This knowledge is crucial for policy-making, management planning, and promoting governance systems that consider the needs and rights of fishers. A systematic review was conducted to analyze the current state of research on trade-offs and/or synergies between seagrasses and fishing activities. The findings highlight the increasing number of studies in this field, but also identify knowledge gaps and research priorities.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Xiaoyu Wang, Jian Peng, Yuhang Luo, Sijing Qiu, Jianquan Dong, Zimo Zhang, Kim Vercruysse, Robert C. Grabowski, Jeroen Meersmans
Summary: This study explores how social-ecological factors influence the interactions of ecosystem services (ESs). Using the Sutlej-Beas River Basin as a case study, the study identifies two dominant types of ESs interactions and correlates them with various social-ecological factors. It also identifies four main ES bundles that describe their spatial relationships with social-ecological factors. The study provides insights for an integrated watershed-based management of ESs.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Xin Cheng, Sylvie Van Damme, Luyuan Li, Pieter Uyttenhove
Summary: This study aims to identify CES bundles, synergies, and trade-offs in Huanhuaxi Park, Chengdu, China. The results showed that CES bundles, trade-offs, and particularly synergies occurred frequently in the park. Different landscape features had a significant influence on the trade-offs and synergies. Overall, this study provides insights into CES interactions and offers valuable guidance for landscape practices.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Audreanne Loiselle, Raphael Proulx, Marie Larocque, Stephanie Pellerin
Summary: Wetlands are crucial for ecosystem functions and services, but they are under threat. It is important to develop conservation strategies to optimize wetland ecosystem functions and services. Evaluating the relationships between different indicators is a useful framework to understand the challenges faced by conservationists. However, these relationships can vary depending on region, scale, and ecosystem type.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Uzoma S. Ogbodo, Shuguang Liu, Shuailong Feng, Haiqiang Gao, Zhenzhen Pan
Summary: This study diagnosed the spatial trade-offs and synergies among 17 ecosystem services (ESs) and 8 types of land use and land cover (LULC) in 48 African countries, 5 African geopolitical regions, and the African continent. The results showed trade-offs among most regulating services and supporting services with other categories of ESs. These findings will inform scientific communities and authorities at all levels for better ecosystem management and conservation.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sandeep Ameta, Simon Arsene, Sophie Foulon, Baptiste Saudemont, Bryce E. Clifton, Andrew D. Griffiths, Philippe Nghe
Summary: This study establishes a landscape of thousands of RNA networks using barcoded sequencing and microfluidics, exploring the relationships between network topology and Darwinian properties such as variation and differential reproduction. The research findings suggest that catalytic innovations disturb weakly connected networks, leading to strong variations, while growth is enhanced by increasing global connectivity.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Deependra Neupane, Sagar Kafle, Kaji Ram Karki, Dae Hyun Kim, Prajal Pradhan
Summary: The study reveals that Nepal has a significant renewable energy potential, especially in solar and wind energy. Karnali and Gandaki provinces are identified as areas with the highest solar and wind energy potential in Nepal, which can be effectively developed and utilized. The research findings are important for Nepal to formulate resource-specific policies at the local level.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Adrian Foong, Prajal Pradhan, Oliver Froer, Juergen P. Kropp
Summary: Understanding emissions flow with trade is crucial for effective climate action. Trade-adjusted emission accounting can target producers, consumers, and traders more effectively. As food consumption moves away from producer regions, accounting for emissions embodied in trade becomes more important. The study finds that emissions are dependent on a country's consumption patterns and agricultural emission intensities relative to trading partners.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tushar Ramchandra Athare, Prajal Pradhan, S. R. K. Singh, Juergen P. Kropp
Summary: This study provides a comprehensive analysis of Indian food systems, covering six components including food consumption, production, policy, and environmental footprints. It reveals the nutritional challenges and environmental impacts faced by India.
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Prajal Pradhan
Summary: To rescue the failing 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, it is necessary to prioritize Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), understand the impacts of underachieving SDGs, and build a post-2030 Agenda based on scientific evidence.
NATIONAL SCIENCE REVIEW
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alisher Mirzabaev, Rachel Bezner Kerr, Toshihiro Hasegawa, Prajal Pradhan, Anita Wreford, Maria Cristina Tirado von der Pahlen, Helen Gurney-Smith
Summary: This paper discusses the severe risks to food security and nutrition posed by ongoing and projected climate change, specifically climate and weather extremes. It focuses on vulnerable populations who experience food insecurity and malnutrition due to lower income, limited access to nutritious food, or social discrimination. The paper defines climate-related severe risks and describes their magnitude using internationally agreed definitions. It assesses the conditions under which these risks could become severe based on different climate change scenarios and proposes adaptation options to prevent or reduce the impacts on future food security and nutrition.
CLIMATE RISK MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Marion De Simone, Prajal Pradhan, Juergen P. Kropp, Diego Rybski
Summary: Agriculture is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. Producing food locally in cities can help reduce emissions from transport. This study examines the potential for producing fresh vegetables within Berlin, Germany, and finds that up to 82% of the city's vegetable demand could be met with urban agriculture, but it would require significant resources and investments.
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Development Studies
Giri Prasad Kandel, Miroslava Bavorova, Ayat Ullah, Harald Kaechele, Prajal Pradhan
Summary: Nepal is highly vulnerable to climate change, which has negative impacts on agriculture and food security. This study aimed to investigate the influence of agro-ecological zones and social groups on smallholder farmers' climate change adaptation in Nepal. The findings revealed that farmers in the Mountain region were more likely to adopt off-farm activities and temporary migration as strategies than those in the Terai/plain region. In terms of social groups, the Brahmin group showed a higher tendency to adopt new crop varieties and small-scale irrigation, while the Sudra group preferred temporary migration and off-farm activities. The study highlights the importance of considering location and social group differences in developing climate change adaptation policies to enhance the resilience of vulnerable farmers. Mountain and Sudra farmers require support for climate change adaptation and sustainable agriculture.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Editorial Material
Food Science & Technology
Prajal Pradhan
Summary: Life cycle assessment reveals that emissions from treating and disposing of wasted food contribute to about 50% of greenhouse gas emissions from food systems. Therefore, saving food is crucial for reducing the environmental impact of food systems.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Adrian Foong, Prajal Pradhan, Oliver Froer
Summary: We investigate the impacts of a global crisis, such as the Russia-Ukraine war, on agricultural emissions using two emissions accounting approaches. The study finds that global emissions can significantly increase in the crisis scenario, with the degree of change varying between the two approaches. Import-dependent countries show the largest increases in emissions due to their high dependence on food imports from Russia and Ukraine, as well as the higher emission intensities of imported food items. The findings emphasize the urgent need for countries to reduce domestic agricultural emission intensities while increasing production.
REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE
(2023)
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Frank Biermann, Yixian Sun, Dan Banik, Marianne Beisheim, Michael J. Bloomfield, Aurelie Charles, Pamela Chasek, Thomas Hickmann, Prajal Pradhan, Carole-Anne Senit
Review
Food Science & Technology
Prajal Pradhan, Max Callaghan, Yuanchao Hu, Kshitij Dahal, Claudia Hunecke, Fritz Reusswig, Hermann Lotze-Campen, Juergen P. Kropp
Summary: Urban agriculture has the potential to feed one billion city dwellers and provide various social, economic, and environmental benefits. However, these benefits are subject to debate and depend on different factors. To better understand urban agriculture, a systematic review of the existing literature was conducted using machine learning techniques. The review identified 11 themes and 14 topics related to urban agriculture forms, their multi-functionalities, and challenges. It highlighted the importance of considering the diverse benefits of urban agriculture beyond food provisioning and promoting efficient and sustainable practices.
GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY-AGRICULTURE POLICY ECONOMICS AND ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Min Cao, Min Chen, Junze Zhang, Prajal Pradhan, Huadong Guo, Bojie Fu, Yue Li, Yuying Bai, Lijiao Chang, Yu Chen, Zhongchang Sun, Zhenci Xu, Rui Zhu, Michael E. Meadows, Guonian Lu
Summary: By utilizing causal diagnosis and network analysis methods, we constructed 1302 directed networks of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 31 provinces in China from 2000 to 2020. We found a significant offsetting effect of SDG synergies and trade-offs in China during this period, with approximately 27% of trade-off indicator pairs turning into synergies and about 25% of the synergy indicator pairs turning into trade-offs. However, prioritizing the progress of high-frequency indicators in virtuous cycles could multiply the positive systemic effects of the SDGs.
HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Correction
Food Science & Technology
Prajal Pradhan
